Number, proportion of pediatric COVID-19 cases rising in the U.S. (HealthDay)—Pediatric COVID-19 cases increased considerably from April to September in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in Pediatrics. Oct 1, 2020 0 3
Black women turn to midwives to avoid COVID and 'feel cared for' From the moment she learned she was pregnant late last year, TaNefer Camara knew she didn't want to have her baby in a hospital bed. Oct 1, 2020 0 0
Q&A: Understanding endometrial cancer DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 54-year-old sister was diagnosed recently with early stage endometrial cancer. She only went to the doctor because she had bleeding between menstrual cycles. I'm wondering if I am at risk, too, and if ... Oct 1, 2020 0 0
Shall you dance? Study finds dancing helps seniors avoid falls Preventing falls in older age could be as fun as dancing them away, new research shows. Oct 1, 2020 0 28
Donald Trump biggest driver of Covid-19 misinformation: study US President Donald Trump has been the world's biggest driver of COVID-19 misinformation during the pandemic, a study from Cornell University said Thursday. Oct 1, 2020 1 61
Feeding C-section newborns their mother's poop may help build healthy microbiota: study Infants delivered by cesarean section have an increased risk of developing asthma and allergies as babies and toddlers, probably because they don't get exposed to the microbiota in the mother's vagina and perineum during ... Oct 1, 2020 0 705
Survey finds American support for human-animal chimera research In September 2015, the US National Institutes of Health placed a funding moratorium on research that involves introducing human pluripotent stem cells into animal embryos—a practice that experts say is vital for advancing ... Oct 1, 2020 0 2
Flexible and biodegradable electronic blood vessels Researchers in China and Switzerland have developed electronic blood vessels that can be actively tuned to address subtle changes in the body after implantation. The blood vessels—made of a metal-polymer conductor membrane ... Oct 1, 2020 0 49
Scientists map genes controlling immune system 'brakes' Unlike most T cells, which launch immune responses against foreign molecules, regulatory T cells are the peacekeepers of the human immune system, damping down inflammatory reactions when they're not needed. Now, researchers ... Oct 1, 2020 0 29
Why are coronavirus rates rising in some areas of England and not others? Growing alarm has been expressed over the rising number of people who are testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK. More tests have been made available and more people have been taking those tests, but that alone does not ... Oct 1, 2020 0 1
